Moderation model of goal motivation, organizational commitment, and Islamic leadership among Generation Y in Klang Valley, Malaysia

This study examines the relationships between goal motivation, organizational commitment, and Islamic leadership among Generation Y Malay Muslim employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It investigates how intrinsic and extrinsic goal motivations influence affective and continuance organizational commitment, respectively, and how Islamic leadership moderates these relationships. The study is particularly relevant due to the unique characteristics of Generation Y employees and the cultural context of Malaysia, where Islamic values play a significant role in shaping workplace behaviors. Grounded in Social Exchange Theory, which emphasizes the reciprocal exchange between employees and their organization, the research integrates Locke and Latham's Goal Motivation and Cook and Wall's Organizational Commitment with Islamic leadership principles as conceptualized by Abd Rahman Rahim. This is particularly relevant for Generation Y Malay Muslims, who may seek workplaces that align with their values. A quantitative research design is employed, utilizing a cluster and purposive sampling method to collect data from 392 respondents via online platforms. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) is used to analyze the data. The findings reveal that intrinsic goal motivation significantly enhances affective organizational commitment, while extrinsic goal motivation significantly impacts the continuance organizational commitment. Islamic leadership positively moderates these relationships, amplifying the effects of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on organizational commitment. The study offers theoretical and practical implications for enhancing employee motivation and commitment through culturally congruent leadership practices. However, the study acknowledges limitations related to cultural specificity, sample size and selection, reliance on self-reported data, cross-sectional design, and gender representation, which may affect the generalizability and interpretation of the findings. Future research should examine these relationships in diverse cultural contexts, consider longitudinal studies, and include a more diverse sample.

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